Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

"So this is Liyue Harbor. It's really quite nice up close."

Yae no Miko looked around and sensed the lively atmosphere of the dock. She was slightly surprised; this place was much more bustling than Inazuma.

However, it makes sense. Liyue is a land of diverse cultures and has frequent trade relations with various countries, so it's not surprising that this scene has occurred.

Prosperity means there are many interesting things.

Unfortunately, under the idiot Kage's rule, even the dogs don't want to go there anymore.

Thinking this, a group of people walked towards me from the dock.

Ningguang was at the head of the group, wearing a polite smile.

"Lord Yae no Kami, I have long admired your name. It is an honor to meet you today."

Yae no Miko also smiled and said, "Not at all, I am truly flattered to have Lord Tianquan personally greet me."

The two exchanged polite words, their smiles surprisingly similar, and even their cunning seemed almost identical.

Seeing this, the people behind Ningguang exchanged glances. They all felt that this Yae-no-miya from Inazuma was not easy to deal with, no wonder Lady Ningguang took it so seriously.

Chapter 23 Is Ishtar really myself? Zhongli and Ying meet >>

A corner in the distance, a corner of the dock.

The young master crossed his arms and looked at Ningguang and Yae no Miko with a puzzled expression.

"Strange, why are Inazuma's people here?"

With the stragglers dead and the lady evacuated, the Fools' diplomatic efforts on Inazuma's side have essentially come to a halt.

Therefore, the young master was unaware of Inazuma's actions.

But he was very troubled because, according to intelligence, this fox lady was a difficult character to deal with. At present, the Fools were weak and could not withstand too much pressure on their own.

"It seems we need to find a way to get Liyue to release the lady."

If you want to release a lady, you have to get the approval of the Seven Stars.

For Qi Xing to nod, Su Zhe had to speak first.

If Su Zhe is to speak, then Mr. Zhongli, whom he recruited, will have to play a crucial role.

Thinking this, he said to the people around him, "Keep a close eye on Inazuma and the others, and notify me immediately if anything happens."

...

"Liyue is a really nice place."

On her way to Yujingtai, Yae no Miko carefully observed the surroundings, memorizing all the shops that looked promising.

It's better not to look, because the more I look, the more it itches to look.

Waaaaah~ That looks so delicious, and that looks delicious too, they're all so delicious (p≧w≦q)

If it weren't for the 'diplomatic mission' she was carrying, she would have already rushed over there.

Shadow! Open your eyes wide and look carefully, this is the true land of happiness! I'm going to betray you!

On the other side, the shadow, whose consciousness was integrated into the special protective amulet made by the Eightfold Divine Child, was also observing everything here.

As a deity, she certainly couldn't openly accompany the diplomatic mission; that would be beneath her dignity.

"I never imagined that Liyue would have changed so much in just a few hundred years."

Ying was very surprised.

She was already quite shocked when Yae no Miko took her to Inazuma Castle before.

At that time, Inazuma was a completely unfamiliar place to her. All sorts of new things kept her busy, giving her the illusion that Inazuma was the most prosperous place in the world.

Now that she saw Liyue again, she immediately realized that it was indeed an illusion, because compared to Liyue Harbor, Inazuma Castle was like a rural place.

And I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but from Inazuma to Liyue, the background music has become more cheerful.

Yes, we're talking about the atmosphere here.

The shadow, being a deity, could certainly sense the obvious shift from a somber atmosphere to a joyful and lively one.

However, the merits or demerits of a place cannot be judged solely by its appearance; that would be too superficial.

"Inazuma also has many qualities that surpass those of Liyue."

Ying thought to herself.

Then she heard a clanging sound and her attention was drawn to it.

"A blacksmith shop? Hanfeng Ironware? So-so. How can it compare to my Inazuma Tenmoku Forge, which has a long history?"

"Hmm? Is that a food stall in Liyue? There are a lot of delicious foods that I've never seen before."

"Wanmintang? Why are there so many people? Is it really that delicious?"

Ying's attention was drawn to the Wanmin Hall by the roadside.

She saw a bright red girl running around inside.

Ying had never seen such a scene before.

In Inazuma, she visited every restaurant, and each one was filled with respectful hospitality and a tranquil, elegant atmosphere.

"God, this shop looks good."

She said to Yae no Miko.

Yae no Miko, who was chatting with Ningguang, froze.

"Go inside, I'll take a closer look."

Yae Shenzi: "..."

This shop is good, that shop is good, you idiot, I'm still on a mission!

"What's wrong?" Ningguang noticed Yae no Kamiko's unusual behavior. She looked at Wanmintang and said, "This is a very unique restaurant in Liyue Harbor. The chef likes to study and is skilled in various cuisines, but it is ultimately a place for the general public."

Wanmin, Wanmin, you can tell just by hearing the name.

Although Ningguang also liked the food here, the 'quality' was ultimately a bit lacking.

She continued, "I've made a reservation at Crescent Moon Pavilion. You must all be hungry after traveling so far. How about we come together to try some of Liyue's specialties?"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Ningguang."

Yae no Miko didn't care what Ying thought. "New Moon Pavilion" was a very nice name, and she was looking forward to it.

When Ying heard Ningguang say that, she didn't insist anymore. The group went to Xinyuexuan for dinner. Unfortunately, Ying could only watch but couldn't eat. She cried and made a fuss, which made Yae no Miko very happy.

After the meal, both sides completed a round of diplomatic procedures.

Inazuma came here under the guise of 'learning' and 'visiting'. The learning is simple: culture. The people from Mondstadt next door are still learning.

As for offering condolences, it's only reasonable to come and visit the deceased King Yan.

Ningguang was well aware of this; such reasons without any substantial content were generally just official rhetoric used to appease the public. Of course, it would be a different story if Thor himself spoke, since it was normal for the seven gods to have a relationship.

So she just kept it in mind and didn't say anything more.

Her strategy this time was to remain still while the enemy remained still.

The afternoon then passed.

"It's getting late, let me take you to your lodgings first."

Ningguang stood up and said.

Diplomatic teams usually have designated accommodations, but Yae no Miko smiled and declined.

"You can take the others with you. I don't need to. I have someone I like in Liyue. I can stay at his place."

Ningguang knew perfectly well what was going on, but smiled politely: "How can that be? Miss Yae is of noble status and is visiting Liyue. She should be treated with the highest courtesy. Otherwise, outsiders will say that I, Ningguang, do not know the rules and have neglected the envoy."

“Miss Ningguang, there’s no need to be so polite. Everyone on the Inazuma diplomatic team has felt your kindness. I’m going to my friend’s place on my own initiative, and it doesn’t involve any diplomatic matters.”

"That may be true, but public opinion is a fearsome thing. Miss Yae is well aware of how much damage those negative comments can do to one's reputation. Besides, I am a businesswoman. If my reputation is ruined, how can I do business in the future?"

"Oh dear~ I'm so sorry, I didn't think it through." Yae no Miko was prepared and said, "How about this, I'll go to your lodgings with you first, and then I'll go out for a stroll in my own name to enjoy the scenery of Liyue."

"I won't be going back tonight. Surely Liyue wouldn't restrict the personal freedom of its diplomatic envoys?"

Ningguang remained silent, calmly observing Yae no Miko.

Yae no Miko maintained her smile, meeting Ningguang's gaze without flinching.

The air suddenly became quiet.

Inside the protective barrier, Kage watched this scene with some confusion.

Are they arguing? But it also seems like just a normal chat.

But why does the atmosphere feel a bit tense?

Also, she was somewhat curious about the friend that Yae no Miko had mentioned.

With both sides locked in a standoff, Ningguang finally gave up. After all, she was a guest from afar, and Liyue had no intention of confining her.

She has legs, you can't expect her to never leave her home, can you?

...

On the other side, Dada Duck, which had left the port, rushed into the Hall of Rebirth without stopping.

"Mr. Zhongli, Mr. Zhongli?"

Upon hearing from the attendant that Zhongli was in the courtyard, the young master walked in by himself. In any case, he had been coming over every few days these past few days, and they were already quite familiar with each other. The people from the Rebirth Hall would even greet him with a smile when they saw him.

The main reason is that the young master knows how to handle people and takes care of the business of the Hall of Rebirth. He spent money to buy 'insurance' for all the Fatui members in Liyue. Faced with such a big client, Hu Tao naturally welcomes him with open arms.

At that moment, seeing Zhongli sitting alone in the courtyard buying osmanthus flowers, the young master strode forward and said, "Mr. Zhongli, I have a favor to ask of you."

After saying that, he took out a money pouch from his pocket and slammed it on the table.

He had signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Zhongli, so of course he had to pay him accordingly when asking him to do things.

"What's the matter?"

Zhongli did not take the money bag.

After all, he had no interest in money.